The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-04-29

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| ALBAxy. n. r.. April el.--The excrcLscs
| In memory Of the late President Arthur,
| which were held In the Assembly cham
| Der last evening, attractod = large and
distinguished audience including most Of
| the SENATOR and Assembly men and manv
Of their wives: the relatives OF
Mr.. Arthur, including G. A. Arthur, Jr.
Miss Ellen Arthur. James =. Masten and
Arthur H. Mastcn, Of Cohoes; Mr. and
Mrs. J. Il. NcElroy. Miss Mamie NcElsoy
and Mr. w. n. Nee Troy. Among others
present were Surrogate Rollins Of New
York and cx-United States Marshal Nc
Michael. Of WASH ngton. Tho chamber was
simply draped with the National colors.
a large portrait was placed behind tho
Speakers desk.
The meeting was called TO order by
Senator Smith. who introduced Governor
Hill - chairman. The Governor, who was
warmly applaud ed. responded IN few
words appropriate 70 the occasion Ad-
dresses were then delivered by ex United
States Attorney General Brewster, who
eloQuently outlined the ex-Presidenrs
exalted career, and by Hon. Chaunccy N.
Depew, who paid high tribute 10 the
character and achievements Of the de-
ceased. In the course OF his address Mr..
Depew said:
"When the end came for General Gar
field, Arthur entered the White House a.
he had taken the oath Of oflce-alone. A
weaker man would have succumbed, .
narrower one would have seized upon
the patronage and endeavorcd to build
up his power by strengthening his
faction But the lineage and training Of
Arthur stood in this solemn and critical
hour for patriotism and manliness.
Friends, co-worKers with him in the old
lines, and associates under the old condi-
tons, looking for opportunities, for recog-
milton or for revenge, retired chastened
and enlightened from the President OF the
United States President Arthur will be
distinguished both for what he did and
what he refrained from doing. The strain
All intensity Of public feeling. the
vehemence Of the angry and vindictive
passions OF the time, demanded the
rarest OF negative A. we'll ~ positive
qualities. His calm and even course Of
government allayed all excitement and
appealed to the better Judgment OF the
brilliant his administration was sensible
and strong. and admirably adjusted to the
conditions which created and attended IL.
He spoke vigorously for the
reform and improvement Of tho civil
service. and when onyress, acting upon
his suggestions, enacted the law, he
constructed the machinery for Its ex-
ecution which has since ccomplished
most satisfactory. though as vet incom-
plete results On questions Of currency
and finance he met the needs OF
the public and private credit and
the best commercial sentiment OF the
country He knew fhe necessity for
efficient coast defenses and navy equal
to the requirements OF the age He keen
" felt the weakness OF our merchant
marine and the total destruction OF the
proud position we had formerly held
among the maritime nations OF the world,
and did what he could 10 move Congress
to wise and patriotic legislation.
There has rarely been. in the history OF
popular governments. 30 great a contrast
in the public appreciation OF General
Arthur at the time or his inauguration
and when he retired from once. The
President Of whom little was expected
and much feared returned TO private life.
enjoying IN larger degree than most Of
his predecessors the profound respect and
warm regard OF the people without dis
tinction OF party.
He said 70 me early in his administra-
ton: MY sole ambition H. 10 enjoy the
Of nv countrymcn.- Toward
this noble ideal ne strove with undeviat-
ing purpose. Even In the mistakes he
made could be seen his manly struggle
70 be right Once again in private
station, and resuming the practice OF his
he moved among his fellow
citizens. receiving the homage and
recognition which came OF their pride in
the way he had borne the honors and ad.
ministercd the duties Of the chief
Of the Republic. In his
last illness he had the sympathy
and prayers OF the Nation and the
grand gathering Of men most distIn guish.
ed in every department OF our public and
private life, who sorrowfully bore him TO
the grave, was the solemn tribute OF the
whole people through their representa-
tives TO his worth as . man and his emf
nence ~ Q public servant